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AJ Styles will appear on the February 23 episode of WWE RAW in Atlanta following his storyline retirement after losing to GUNTHER at the 2026 Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia. According to Bryan Alvarez of F4WOnline, SmackDown talent is being flown in specifically for what appears to be a major celebration segment for Styles in his home state of Georgia.
Longtime WWE director Kerwin Silfies has passed away at the age of 75 after dealing with health issues privately. Silfies served as director for the majority of WWE's programs and specials from 1985 into the 2020s, directing major events including WrestleManias, Saturday Night's Main Event, and WWE's first shows in Saudi Arabia before being furloughed during the COVID-19 pandemic and never returning to the company.
WWE star Bayley reflected on seven years of the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships. Bayley was one-half of the inaugural WWE Women's Tag Team Champions alongside Sasha Banks.
John Cena has revealed the reason he would speak to Stu, the WWE cameraman, during his entrances throughout the years. The WWE star explained why he made it a practice to talk to the cameraman during his ring walks.
WWE has officially announced a Clash In Italy Premium Live Event and a European tour scheduled for May and June 2026. The European tour is set to last nearly a month during that timeframe.
WWE's Becky Lynch created and handed out the first-ever "Bexxie Awards" on social media, which appear to parody certain wrestling awards. Lynch won most of the awards herself.
Big E has confirmed his retirement from in-ring wrestling nearly four years after breaking his neck on WWE SmackDown, revealing that his doctor "almost begged" him not to return to the ring even if medically cleared. The former WWE Champion said spine specialist Dr. Juan Uribe and other medical professionals strongly advised against wrestling again because his neck has not formed new bone properly, making any return a serious health gamble. Big E continues working with WWE in a broadcasting role and has found peace with his decision to prioritize long-term health over returning to competition.
The original plans for John Cena's WWE babyface turn have been revealed, with WWE initially having different intentions before deciding to change those plans.
John Cena revealed that Drew McIntyre was originally scheduled to face him at WWE Crown Jewel 2025, but plans changed and he faced AJ Styles instead. During an appearance on No-Contest Wrestling, Cena explained that WWE had to pivot creatively based on availability and fan response, with the company using data points to determine which matchups would create better moments for his retirement tour.
John Cena explained on the No Contest Wrestling podcast why he became invested in tracking WWE's merchandise sales, attendance figures, and business metrics during his career. Cena said he wanted to be "a fan of all of it" rather than just the creative or performance aspects, and viewed tracking numbers as a way to measure relevance and accountability rather than for financial leverage. He revealed he prioritized job security over being the highest-paid performer, telling WWE management he wanted a long-term deal and asking them to "figure out" his pay as long as they wouldn't fire him.
John Cena revealed an easter egg that fans missed in his WWE retirement match last year, where he lost to GUNTHER.
A WWE legend and former Women's Champion has praised a star following a match on this week's episode of NXT. The specific identities of the legend and the star who received praise were not disclosed in the available information.